Obesity Increases Risk of Mental Disorders: Prevention Methods and Advice from Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
The number of obese patients in Korea is increasing significantly every year. According to the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey published by the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in March, the prevalence of obesity in all age groups increased from 2011 to 2021. In particular, the prevalence of obesity among adult males […]
The Best of Irish Times Journalism for Subscribers: Car-Free Cities, Inheritance Queries, and More
Welcome to IT Sunday, a weekly digest of the best articles from The Irish Times for our subscribers. In this issue, we cover a variety of topics from urban regeneration to personal finance, GAA Go Games, immigration and cultural adaptation, US politics, pop culture, property, restaurants, parenting, child safety, and sexual health. Car-free cities have […]
“The Alarming Rise of Prostate Cancer in Korea: Diagnosing and Treating the Nation’s Top Male Cancer”
The number of prostate cancer patients in Korea is rapidly increasing. According to data from the Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service, the number of prostate cancer patients in Korea increased from 75,000 in 2017 to 110,000 in 2021, an increase of about 45% in 4 years. We studied in detail with a specialist in […]
“Understanding and Managing Muscle Pain: Causes, Risks, and Tips for Healthy Muscle Growth”
I often suffer from muscle soreness the day after exercise. It is caused by microscopic damage to muscle fibers. Our bodies increase muscle volume through the process of tearing and repairing muscle fibers. This means that muscle soreness can be a sign of muscle gain. Of course, if the severity is severe, the story is […]
“New Mom’s Guide to Fixing Sleep Schedule for Health and Well-being”
The arrival of a new baby brings joy and excitement, but also sleepless nights for new parents. New moms, in particular, can struggle to get enough sleep due to the erratic schedule that comes with caring for a newborn. This sleep deprivation can lead to a range of health hazards, including depression, high blood pressure, […]
“Get Your Kids Vaccinated Against Influenza: Only 1 in 10 Aussie Kids Have Had the Jab”
With winter fast approaching, health professionals in Australia are calling on parents to vaccinate their children against influenza. A new report from the Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) National Child Health Poll indicates that only 10% of children in Australia have received the flu shot. Additionally, 57% of Australian children are predicted to be vaccinated this […]
“Nutrition Tips for Managing Hypothyroidism and Weight Control”
There are people who do not lose weight even though they usually eat well and exercise hard. There are cases in which the body does not lose weight well, but surprisingly, these people often suffer from hypothyroidism. Hypothyroidism refers to a condition in which thyroid hormones are not produced properly. When the thyroid hormone is […]
“Unusual Physical Symptoms of Stress: What Your Body is Telling You”
We experience big and small stresses in our lives. The causes range from external factors such as schoolwork, employment, and conflicts with friends to internal factors such as perfectionism and work addiction. Appropriate stress increases concentration and maintains tension. However, when excessive stress is received for a long period of time, various abnormal symptoms begin […]
The Increasing Prevalence of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: Symptoms, Risks, and Treatment Options
polycystic ovary syndrome. It is one of the common diseases that occur in women of childbearing age, and it is a disease in which multiple small cysts occur in the ovaries due to hormonal imbalance. The typical symptom is abnormal menstruation, which is not menstrual or skips several months. In addition, hirsutism and acne may […]
How Hypertension, Hyperlipidemia, and Diabetes Form a Vicious Cycle and Increase the Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
Hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and diabetes (hyperglycemia) are chronic diseases that threaten vascular health. According to statistics, the estimated prevalence of hypertension among adults in their 20s and older in Korea is about 12.6 million, 11,558,000 adult hyperlipidemia patients, and 10 million diabetes patients, including pre-diabetic patients. Just looking at the statistics, it deserves to be called […]